Abstract

This research aims to: (1) develop Adobe Flash® -based interactive multimedia for scientific approach-based integrated thematic instruction on the sub-theme of “Keindahan Alam Negeriku” for grade-IV students of SD Negeri Serayu, and (2) determine the effectiveness of the Adobe Flash® -based interactive multimedia for scientific approach-based integrated thematic instruction on the sub-theme of “Keindahan Alam Negeriku” for grade-IV students of SD Negeri Serayu. This research and development employedsteps developed by Borg & Gall. They included: (1) researching and collecting data; (2) planning; (3) developing a draft product; (4) conducting the initial field trial; (5) revising the results of the field trial; (6) conducting the field trial; (7) revising the product resulted from the field trial; (8) trying out the field implementation; (9) conducting final product revision; and (10) Disemination. The findings suggest that the Adobe Flash® -based interactive multimedia for scientific approach-based integrated thematic instruction on the sub-theme of “Keindahan Alam Negeriku” for grade-IV students of SD Negeri Serayu fall under the ‘proper for use’ and ‘effective’ categories.